NEW YEAR, MORE ME!

Hey guys! With our second week of the new year underway, I have been thinking a lot about changes and growth. What was great about the previous year? What will I be doing this year? What can I do now to start off great?


I thought about it all some more, then I came to the realization that I do not like resolutions!

Is anyone else with me? There are 365 days in a year. I have a hard time as it is keeping up with my busy lifestyle. Can I really keep a commitment along with everything else.

This is why we take baby steps. Make a commitment, but set small goals along the way to help you stick to it. My resolution was to find an identity away from the title of mom. Find someone that I want to be away from the kids. Find something to do when I want to escape the house. I have been a stay at home mom for a while now and I still don’t have the routines down to a “T.” I always liked to work but paying for daycare became hard. I don’t want to be that mom, that after my kids are grown and doing their own things, is sitting at home wondering who I am later on.

Honestly, I have been contemplating starting a blog for a year. What was in it for me? Why was I even interested? I don’t like to write. I suck at it, actually. My husband actually helps me with my papers for school. Yes, I write them the best I can. I eventually ask him to add some more “meat” to it later, though. He is very creative, whereas I am one track minded. My focus is stuck on one thing until it gets done.

Anyway, back on topic, I researched and asked questions all year. I came to the realization, when last semester ended that I would need something to do with myself to let my mind escape. I wanted to do something for me, but something that would let me stay home with my babies at the same time. So, this week I just dove right in. I love researching and learning new things. I found myself asking some questions and realized that this would be great for a blog. Step one to finding something for myself and develop my own identity, complete.

I am also learning a new language now. I like watching foreign movies with my husband and now I am getting tired of missing things because I have to read the script. I eventually fall asleep. He already understands the majority of the languages and he can pick them up fast. I struggled to make it through Spanish in school, not so easy for me. But it is something I have wanted to do for years, so little by little, I will learn it. Small step two, complete.

Step three, cue weight-loss journey. Small steps. We have been working on cutting out junk before Christmas. But then Christmas came. We know how hard it is to lose weight during a holiday. So, now I am making a bounce back. We want to start living a healthier lifestyle. It does get hard to plan meals when your grocery budget is so small. I will not let that stop me, though. We are becoming more active, or trying to anyway. The cold, cloudy weather doesn’t help. I have to fight that urge that we all get. You know the one. Laying down on the couch, turning on Netflix, cuddled up with that big bag of [insert favorite snack]. I know I can’t be the only one.

Last step for me, opening that Etsy shop that everyone says I should. I love to draw and color. I am not as talented as most. I can usually copy a drawing or handwriting, but coming up with ideas is tough. So, for two years I have explored the idea. I created signs for school functions at my daughter’s school and some for my mother’s classroom. I have ideas as long as someone tells me what they are looking for. I get afraid to have ideas and mass produce for a shop in the case that they won’t sell. That is a fear that I have to beat. I have created a few things to post, but I want to have a few more ready before I make that commitment. Baby steps, remember. I love art so I will be making downloadable content for my shop. That way they are always available and I don’t have to over work trying to recreate them.

I am also told that I should publish a children’s story that I wrote when I was a teenager that had a good moral. Sadly, I don’t remember most of it but I do remember the premise. That may come at a later time, though. Again, baby steps.

Many of you may be asking, why baby steps? Just do it. I’m sorry but I am not Nike. lol. I say baby steps, because I get overwhelmed thinking about multiple tasks to the point I lose interest in everything. I think some of you can relate. I do, however, go in with a full picture of what I want as the end result and do NOT forget it. That way I always have the goal in mind.

I believe all these things will happen in the time and order that God has planned for me. He has worked to plant these seeds in my mind, I believe I have the capability to do them, and I believe everything has their time. I will follow where I am led to achieve what is planned.

Now, friends, tell me, what are your new plans for the new year? Do you have a plan that will help you to accomplish them? I want to hear your thoughts! Until next time, you can follow me on twitter, @amercitotty90.

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The Time I Went to Cozumel

    In February of 2012, my mother, sister, and I went on our first cruise. We traveled down to Galveston, Texas to board our ship. We had been planning this for months, but the one thing we never agreed on was our excursions. I loved to swim in the ocean, on the other hand my family did not. We dropped our luggage in our rooms and went to explore our ship. My only worry was how my oldest daughter was going to do while we were gone. She stayed behind with my grandmother for the week and she loved every minute.

    We ate some wonderful food in the paid for restaurant, as well as the small “fast food” places on the deck. These came in handy when we wanted a late night snack. We sang karaoke in one of the bars, this was a past time that my sister and I enjoyed before I had my first child. We also enjoyed the hot tubs and a few side events that took place including ice carving. The boat alone was a great vacation.

We arrived at Cozumel a few days later. As soon as we got of the boat we were to meet at our excursions. Now, you may have figured out what I chose, maybe not. *Drum Roll* I chose to go snorkeling while my mom and sister went to swim with dolphins. I chose not to join them because I felt like I had already experienced this from movies and shows and other family members pictures and videos. I wanted to do something that no one in my family had, and I don’t have many fears that I can’t face. Yes, the ocean was vast and I was afraid to go on my own with a boat full of strangers. But, the beauty of it was totally worth it. I wish I had an underwater camera to share the photos, but all I had was my words and experience. I got to see a shark swim across the ocean floor (it was small), a parrotfish (pictures do this fish no justice, it really is beautiful), some stingray (i got to touch it), and tons of colorful coral. I was literally at peace. I was in my element.     

Like every little girl, I dreamed of being a mermaid. Here I was in the middle of the ocean with clear blue water, doing just that. This was the greatest trip of my entire life. My sister and I were actually having fun and getting along. For those with sisters or daughters, you know this is a gift. We lived in the same apartment but couldn’t get along or agree on anything. Yes, she was my best friend and we did a lot together. So, you do get tired of each other after a while and need a break.

I loved the vacation and I regretted when it was over, but felt relief that I could call my daughter when we got off. She didn’t even notice I was gone. It was time to get back to reality.

Let me know what your favorite vacation was.

Who am I?

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I am a 27 year old stay at home mom of three beautiful girls that constantly love to gain my attention. Hello, I am Amerci, the threepeat mom.

My girls are 7, 3, and 2. I am also married to a great husband who works all the time to support our big family. So, since I am at home all the time, I am constantly looking for ways to escape my mind of the everyday stresses that come with the job. Thus, the blog was born. For me, this is my escape to talk about my hectic, loveable life. I dabble in everything because I love to learn new things. My husband is a gamer in his free time and my kids are ballerina princesses in theirs. I love to explore and play with all of them. So, you will see a variety of things on here. I don’t just have one niche.

   I like to do science experiments and art with my kids on the weekends. We make homemade playdough. I, sometimes, incorporate mixing colors for educational purposes. We make jellyfish in a bottle, or experiment with oil and water amongst many other possibilities. I have a blast making messes with them.

I like to read on my own time. Most of the time, that’s at 10 or 11 o’clock at night. I love recommendations, as well. *hint, hint*

On my husband’s time, I like to play Borderlands, Risk, or Left4Dead on the XBox with him.

I love Doctor Who, especially Matt Smith’s run. Amelia Pond is one my favorite companions. I love watching movies and tv shows such as; The Good Doctor, The Runaways, The Flash, Supergirl, Traveler’s, Pitch Perfect (I love Anna Kendrick), The Fast and the Furious Saga, and many others.

Please comment any of your interests, too. I would love to get to know my readers! Let me know anything you would want to read about.